I guess you probably know about the non-Christian origin of the Christmas tree in Europe. It was interesting to me to discover 門松 (kadomatsu) in Japan. It's part of how New Years is celebrated. 門 is gate, and 松 is pine. At New Years (お正月), Japanese decorate their gates with pine boughs.
I've heard that there is no other historical document, other than the Christian gospels, that mention that census. I suspect it may not have occurred at all.
I’ve heard that there is no other historical document, other than the Christian gospels, that mentions that census. I suspect it may not have occurred at all.
Who among us practice the religious christmas version? We all adhere to the (non-religious) commercial christmas version with a side-excuse for family gathering. Which is fine, because then christmas become a holiday celebration that everyone can participate in if they wish, like new year celebration, no barrier for religion or culture background of people.
David
in reply to anonymiss • • •I don't understand the question.
Are you asking if scientists can believe that Christmas exists?
Are you asking if scientists think Christmas is a good thing?
Are you asking if scientists can believe that Jesus existed?
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in reply to anonymiss • • •I also wonder why the Romans take a census in the dead of winter?
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in reply to anonymiss • • •I guess you probably know about the non-Christian origin of the Christmas tree in Europe. It was interesting to me to discover 門松 (kadomatsu) in Japan. It's part of how New Years is celebrated. 門 is gate, and 松 is pine. At New Years (お正月), Japanese decorate their gates with pine boughs.
I've heard that there is no other historical document, other than the Christian gospels, that mention that census. I suspect it may not have occurred at all.
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in reply to anonymiss • • •Oops.
Should be
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